A Birthday Wish to a Friend

First of all Happy Birthday to my friend Raidis! It was her birthday yesterday and we celebrated it with a dinner and a Stampin' Up Gift! :) I'm so glad she liked it and to top the occassion, she signed up as a Demonstrator :) Funny 'coz she encouraged me to sign up almost 2 years ago and now she's signing under me. Welcome to the Stampin' Up! family, Raidis :)

Here's a card I made for her. Frankly speaking, it was a last minute card. I had her original card but I was so inspired to make this card instead. It took me just 10 mins and it was worth making it.

I was going for the botanical look on this card and came close to it. What do you think? I even advised my friend to frame it! It would be a nice addition to her collection of wall art..hihi.

Card Measurement : 5" x 5" and 4-3/4" x 4-3/4" (inner)

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Early Espresso #119686
- Kraft or Crumb Cake #120953
- Daffodil Delight #119683
- Cajun Craze #119684
- Elegant Eggplant #105126
- Ridinghood Red #111348
Stamp Set:
- En Francais #109521
- Soft Suede Ink Pad #115657
Punches:
- Scallop Circle Punch #119854
- XL Fancy Flower #118073
Other Supplies:
- Twine
- any Brown buttons or Corduroy Buttons Brads

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80th Birthday Souveneirs and Cake Slices

You were wondering why I used hot glue for my eyelet flowers. Here's why :) I had to make roses for these boxes.

These were orders for an 80th birthday celebration to match the Cake Slices I made (whole cake).


Cardstock I used are:
- Orchid Orpulence (retiring)
- So Saffron
- Chocolate Chip (Brown)
- Very Vanilla (for the scallop oval tag)
- Certainly Celery (for the leaves)

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Eyelet Rose Tutorial

Hi, There! This is a Step by Step tutorial for another lovely rose just for you. This time you'll be using SU!s Eyelet Border punch. Here are the items you'll need:

- 2 strips of cardstocks measuring 1" x 11"
- Eyelet Border Punch
- 1-1/4" Circle Punch
- Bone Folder
- Crimper
- Hot glue gun or glue

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Punch
Punch one side of each strip using the Eyelet Border Punch


STEP 2: Distress
Using your bone folder, distress your strips like a curling a ribbon.


STEP 3: Crimp and Fold
Using your Crimper, crimp both strips of your cardstock, then fold your strips in a slanted manner to make an inward twirl.



STEP 4:
Using your 1-1/4" circle punch, punch a piece as the base of your flower. Then apply glue to the edge of your circle to immediately twirl and adhere your cardstock strips.




STEP 5: Form the flower
Apply glue on the next round as illustrated until the base grows smaller.



STEP 6: Finishing the Rose bud
Before glueing the center, scroll the end piece of the strip remaining to make a bud then apply a glop of glue on the center of the base to adhere your bud.


THEN YOU HAVE YOUR ROSE!!! Enjoy and have fun making them!


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Graduate Owl Cake Slice Boxes

Happy Graduation to all you graduates out there! Here's my version of my Graduate Cake Slice box. The owl is too cute :)

Here are the punches needed to make your Graduate Owl.

- Round Tab punch (for the head)
- 5 petal punch (one petal for the beak)
- Designer Label Punch (half of it only for the Hat)
- Window Word Punch (cut half lenghtwise as the top of the Hat)
- 3/4" Circle Punch (for the outter eyes)
- 1/2" Circle PUnch (for the inner eyes)
- 1/8" handheld punch (for the black iris)
- Scallop Circle Punch (for the body and the wings cut in half)

Cardstock Used:
- Only Orange (for the beak)
- Chocolate Chip Brown (head and wings and the topping of the cake)
- Whisper White (for the body, the inner eye and little diploma rolled 1" x 2")
- Very Vanilla (for the outter eye)
- Kraft or Crumb Cake (for the body of the cake)

Other Supplies:
- Elastic Band - gold (for the diploma)

To insert a nugget stand, cut 1-1/2" x 5", scored at 1-1/2"; 2-½”; and 4”



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Sneak Peek: Hand Purses for Card kits

Hi! When I made these hand purses I didn't think it would come out this gorgeous! I just had one thing in mind.... make a purse-like card holder! As soon as I finished, my mom wanted to use one of them as a real purse to Church. Isn't she funny? hihi. These purses really looked and felt like the real thing!!

I'll be featuring cards with this purses and selling the purse tutorial this Sunday, June 20th. It will fit a pack of 4-6 cards measuring 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" with envelopes and more.

To those who have seen this purse version, I've put a little of personal touch onto this creation to make it a unique, durable and practical piece of art for you. It's also easy to make!

My tutorials come in colorful pictures and Step-by-Step instructions! You'll be able to easily learn and pass the knowledge of how to make these projects in your workshops.

To pre-order the tutorial for this lovely purse, click the "BUY IT NOW" button and I shall email the pdf file to you by June 20th.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Because I Care Combo Card Set

These cards were cased from Stampin Connection. When I saw these, I just couldn't help but make the Pink Pirouette version of it, using other elements! The cards just all complimented each other, it gave me the inspiration to complete the set. The measurement of all the cards are 4-1/4" x 5-1/2".

Card #1: Used my Textured Impression Folder; Because I Care Hostess Level 1 Stamp set; Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla CS; Early Espresso Ink; Pink Pirouette Marker; Melon Mambo Marker; Old Olive Ink; Blender Pens; Twine; SU!Dimensionals

Card #2: Used Textured Impression Folder; the same stamp set; 1/2 circle punch; Modern Label Punch; Early Espresso Ink Pad; Pretty in Pink and Melon Mambo Marker; SU!Dimensionals

Card #3: Used Textured Impression Folder; Early Espresso Ink Pad; the same stamp set; 3/4" square punch; SU!Dimensionals

Card #4: Used Early Espresso Ink Pad; the same stamp set; 1/2" punch; Designer Label Punch; Twine; SU! Dimensionals

Card #5: Used Textured Impression Folder; Early Espresso Ink Pad; Scallop Square Punch; the same stamp set; SU!Dimensionals


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Because I Care Card#2

Told you I'd make more cards with this set! :) It's now one of my favorites! Today, I used the Early Espresso cardstock and see how far can a simple card go with this color! I brought out my embossing powders and heat embossing tool. And true enough, I was not disappointed. To add some natural touch, the twine string just sealed the deal :)




Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Old Olive #100702
- Early Espresso #119686
Stamp Set:
- Because I Care (2010-2011 IBC- Hostess Level I)#118384-Wood; #120118-Clear
Punch:
- Scallop Edge punch #119882
- Large Oval punch #119855
Other Supplies:
- Twine #100982
- Heat Embossing Tool #100005
- Embossing Powder - Gold #109129
- Versamark Pad #102283
- SU! Dimensionals #104430

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Because I Care Card

The project today is inspired by the new Hostess Level 1 Stamp Set - Because I Care. I hope to make more cards with this set to inspire you, hostesses of my workshops.

I used the blender pen technique to get that watercolor effect on the flower and leaves. TIP: Press your Ink Pad cover (with lid closed) to touch the ink inside. Then as you open your ink pad, dip your blender pen on inkpad lid that has ink. And you're ready to color!
To make that 3D effect on my hydrangeas, I stamped the image of a piece of the flower and punched it out using my Itty Bitty Shapes punch (#118309= 3-pack punch).



Hydrangeas are one of my favorites and I love having them around the house. At one time, I tried drying them out with long stems on them and see how it would look like. They came out so gorgeous with a touch of countryside feeling. I just had to trim off the leaves. Hydrangeas are huge when bundled together and it makes a great centerpiece in a room. TIP: A big basket is the best holder for these dried hydrangeas.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Daffodil Delight (new renovation color)
- Whisper white #100730
- Elegant Eggplant (retiring - substitute with Concord Crush)
Stamp Set:
- Because I Care (2010-2011 IBC Hostess Level Set 1)#120118-Clear #118384- Wood
Ink:
- Old Olive (ink used for the leaves and stems and sponged on the background)
- Early Espresso (new renovation color) (ink used for "thank you")
- Lovely Lilac (retiring ink used for some of the petals)
- Bashful Blue (ink used for some of the petals)
- Rich Razzleberry (ink used for some of the petals)
- Soft Suede (ink used for the flower stamp)
Punch:
- Itty Bitty Pack #118309
- Eyelet Edge Punch #119853
Other Supplies:
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Old Olive #117292

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

MojoMonday 142 - Card that Made me Late for Work

Have you ever gotten ready for your work or just getting ready to leave for your day outside and suddenly our Mojo to make cards just kicks in!!! Ugh!! I was late to work today because of my mojo. Everything just came together 20 minutes before I was leaving and I had to bring out my supplies to start a mojo card! Well, here it is!!! The Mojo Card that made me Late for Work!!! However, I did not regret making it!



I'm usually great in ideas when I'm under pressure...hahaha. I hope you like my card!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:
- Cherry Cobbler #119685
- Early Espresso #119686
- Crumb Cake #120953
- Very Vanilla #101650
Stamps Set:
- Elements of Style #120045- Clear; #118611- Wood
- En Francais #109521
Ink Pads:
- Sahara Desert #105208
- Early Espresso #119670
- Cherry Cobbler #119669
- Soft Suede # 115657
Punch:
- 1-3/4" Circle Punch #119850
- 2" Scallop Circle (not Stampin Up!)
- Itty Bitty Shapes - Punch Pack #118309
- 1/16" Handheld Punch #101227
- Scallop Edge Punch - #119882
Other Supplies:
- Sponge #101610
- Desinger Brads - Filigree #112577
- Silver Brads - #104336
- SU! Dimensionals #104430
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon- Chocolate Chip #117287

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Teacher Appreciation Cake Slice Boxes

School's almost over and alot of thanking needs to be done this time of year :) This cake was ordered from me for Teacher's Appreciation Day. I call it my Strawberry Cake. No strawberries here but the colors represent it. I used Pretty in Pink with Chocolate Chip Brown on the cake while I used Real Red and Melon Mambo for the roses.

TIP: To put a dimension to your cake, try using 2 monochromatic colors on your cake topping (rose). It makes a lovely difference!



The Stamp set I used is coming back this year and it's the "Oval All" set #113790. Take note of this set, you'll love it for the rest of your life :) The images fit your Scallop Oval Punch #119856. Ain't that awesome!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Tart and Tangy with Ice Cream Card

Here's another Sneak Peak card!!! I was missing my Tart and Tangy stamp set and I was so glad to find a lovely sample to case a card using the stamp sets again!

You may want to guess what I used for the 2 flavored Ice Cream effect :) hihi..

The colors I used were just perfect and makes you want mid-Summer to be here now :)

Supplies Used:
Cardstocks to play around with:
- Melon Mambo
- Only Orange (can be substituted with the new Peach Parfait)
- Summer Sun (can be substituted with Daffodil Delight)
- Kiwi Kiss (can be substituted with the new Pear Pizzazz)
- Whisper White
- Pink Pirouette
- Green Galore (retiring, so sad to see this color go)
Stamp Set:
- Tart and Tangy #111514
- Birthday Bliss #115442
Ink:
- Pumpkin Pie
- Crushed Curry
- Real Red
- Soft Suede
Punch:
- Scallop Edge Punch
- Scallop Square Punch
BigShot tools:
- Textured Impression Folder - Perfect Polka Dots
Other Supply:
- 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon - So Saffron
- 1/8" hand punch

Don't forget the Fantabulous PROMOS. Specially the $99 Starter Kit to become a demonstrator!!! This promo runs only once a year and you'd want to get these PERKS from this incredible promo.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Happy Father's Day Shirt Cards

Hi, there! I've been making some cards from the new Catalogue and couldn't resist reproducing them! I made some little twicks here and there and it still looked good. With all the Sneak Peeks going on this week on the NEW Idea Book Catalogue, I would like to celebrate it with showing some projects I picked up from the NEW catalogue for my upcoming workshops!!!

I will be featuring my tutorials on these Sneak Peek Cards in my next Workshop. So hurry and BOOK with me your Hostess Workshop this month, June 2010. My workshop will come with the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book catalogue. If you are local here in Southern California, this is your chance to see this fabulous projects first hand from the NEW Catalogue!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!